About the Role:
We
are hiring a Program Associate to support the implementation of our Schools
Program in 2 districts (Tumkur, Ramanagar) of Karnataka, Tumkuru being the base
location. This role will focus on effective program delivery, mentoring master
trainers and teachers, facilitating student-led innovation events like
Ideathons and Hackathons, and managing district-level stakeholder engagement.
The ideal candidate will bring experience in teaching, strong training and
communication skills, and a deep understanding of working with government
systems and education programs.
Roles & Responsibilities:
1. Timely delivery of tasks
while exhibiting hands-on knowledge of the job
Programme Implementation and
Planning
·
Responsible
for effective program delivery of Master Trainer (MT) cascade with targeted MTs
and teachers across 2 districts - Tumkur, Ramanagar.
·
Play
the role of mentor and supporter to a master trainer and teacher in the
planning and execution of Ideathon and Hackathon process.
·
Ensure
MTs and teachers conduct Ideathon and Hackathon with 8th-10th grade students
across all the Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society (KREIS)
schools across 2 districts - Tumkur, Ramanagar. Coordinate with assigned MTs to
ensure the deliverables.
·
Ensure
chatbot is error free and support MTs and teachers in completion of milestones
on the chatbot.
·
Organize
and co-facilitate hackathons at the school level to engage and support students
in identification of problem statements, identify solutions, and building
prototypes.
·
Facilitate
the process of recognition in the district and ensure identification of best
practices.
·
Ensure
and organize share-out events at the district level for teachers and students
to showcase their work.
·
Design
and facilitate the CoP and WhatsApp engagement plan to engage effectively, to nudge,
clarify questions, and share reflections on I&H content and process with
MTs and teachers.
·
Regular
phone calls/school visits to observe classroom engagement and provide on-ground
support to the Master Trainer and Teachers.
·
Any
issue regarding the dashboard and technical glitches related to content on the
chatbot should be reported, and a follow-up with ed-tech for resolution.
·
Organise
and facilitate bi-monthly catch-up call with master trainer to check pulse
regarding their post-training engagement plan, and document the achievements
and challenges for further reporting and action.
·
Facilitate
and document MT quarterly catch-ups with the District & DIET Department to
update them on-ground shifts and impacts.
2. Timely and effective
delivery of cascade training through the master trainer
·
Coordinate
with the program coordinator, learning experience officer, and master trainer
to plan and execute the cascade training at the block and district levels.
·
Maintain
all data and documentation related to cascade training.
·
Be
present and part of in-person training at the block and district levels.
·
Support
master trainers to plan, design, and deliver training effectively.
3. Relationship Management -
Stakeholders
·
Build
relationships with the District government officials, principals, school heads,
and teachers to facilitate smooth implementation of the Program, including
liaisoning, conducting orientations, monthly review meetings, monitoring
visits, etc.
·
Along
with the program team, participate in meetings and reviews at the block and
district levels.
·
Be
the focal point for the MTs and teachers, and school heads in the schools, and
keep them informed about the progress of work and plan along with them.
4. Reporting
·
Support
the M & E team to implement monitoring tools as per the project framework.
·
Compile
the field-level report and data as per the framework.
·
Document
and share the best practices in the schools for publication in monthly and
quarterly reports.
·
Provide
regular written and verbal reports tracking progress against the work plan and
implementation schedules.
·
Support
with the documentation of training/meeting/event reports.
·
Support
the coordination of baseline/endline and other assessments.
·
Be
available for regular line management meetings and the appraisal processes.
·
Documenting
and designing plans for following up with selected learners for in-depth
intervention to encourage them to transition into higher education.
·
Maintain
data regarding MTs, teachers, and student engagement progress through the
chatbot.
·
Regularly
check dashboard data and ensure it is error-free and updated, and ensure
M&E adherence and quality.
5. Adherence to Systems and
Processes
·
Ensure
People and financial policy and procedure are adhered to by the team.
·
Participate
in team meetings, reviews, and staff engagement activities.
·
Adhere
to all the finance and HR policies of the organization.
·
Uphold
the values of Quest Alliance.
6. Learning & Growth
goals
(To
cover: Goal - based on 360-degree/review feedback, role requirements, and
growth needs --> How does it align with your personal growth goals? -->
timeline --> mode of learning --> support needed and from whom)
·
Identify
the development needs and have the development goal (self-learning) for the
year in place.
·
Take
ownership to track progress and for one’s own learning.
·
Complete
all the self-learning goals for the year.
Required Skills and
Experience:
·
1-2
years’ experience in teaching, mentoring, or education program delivery.
·
Proven
experience working with government stakeholders.
·
Strong
skills in training delivery, communication, and report writing.
·
Willingness
to travel frequently within districts.
·
Fluency
in Kannada (spoken and written).
·
Brownie
Points: Prior exposure to or interest in STEM mindset, computational thinking
or critical thinking approaches in education.
Salary
:
The pay band for the position starts at Rs. 32,000/- per month (cost to
company) (The salary offered will be commensurate with the experience and
expertise of the candidate)
Contract
Duration: Fixed-term contract for 11 months, from May 2026 to March 2027.
Know About Quest
Website
:
http://www.questalliance.net/
